And wow, did they deliver.

These towns may be small in size, but theyre big on charm.

The one thing they have in common?

Chincoteague Island Village

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Theyre all worth a trip, soput them on your bucket listand plan a road trip this year.

Every Southerner has a favorite small towndid yours make the list?

The survey was fielded from July 12 to August 23, 2023, and had over 20,000 respondents.

the Original Oyster House

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Georgia: Tybee Island

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Kentucky: Bardstown

Bardstown is a standout in the Bluegrass State.

Louisiana: Covington

Towns dont get much more charming thanCovington.

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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Excellent local inns and boutique hotels likeThe Wildset Hotelinvite you to make a weekend of it.

Tennessee: Gatlinburg

Everyone seems to have a story about Gatlinburg.

And for more adventure in the mountains, there’s alwaysDollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa(pictured).

St. Augustine

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Texas: Fredericksburg

Fredericksburgs German history runs deep.

This Hill Country town is filled with German landmarks, biergartens, and local shops and restaurants.

Its also surrounded by wineriesthere are more than 60 in Gillespie County alone.

Tybee Island

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Hop a 50-cent trolley ride to explore the island and see the sights.

In town, eateries likeBolivar Bread Bakery,Country Cafe, andKelley Farm Kitchenoffer sustenance for the days adventures.

Bardstown Small Town Kentucky

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Biking in Downtown Covington, LA

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Saint Michaels, Maryland

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Take Heart Boutique in Blowing Rock, NC

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Forest view from glamping cabin in Broken Bow, OK

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Lowcountry Produce Kitchen in Beaufort, SC

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Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort

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Fredericksburg, Texas

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View of lake and mountains in Harpers Ferry

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